FT RN Night

Summit BHC•New Deal, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to clients and supervises care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift. The RN develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care; assesses and reassesses clients; communicates relevant information to the interdisciplinary team; and promptly reports client concerns and changes in condition to a supervisor or provider. This onsite, individual-contributor role is based at The Ranch at Dove Tree in Lubbock, Texas. The RN coordinates physical and behavioral health care, administers and monitors medications, maintains records, supports client and family education, and helps ensure client safety. The position is listed as full-time night shift. The Ranch at Dove Tree offers a comprehensive benefits plan and competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved or accredited school of nursing.
Current, valid RN license from the state or a compact state, where applicable.
CPR certification and de-escalation and restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of nursing experience in the clinical area served by the facility.
Experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or addiction recovery environment.
Certification in Psychiatric Nursing.
First aid certification, where required by state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Assess clients’ physical and behavioral health needs and ongoing status; communicate findings to providers in a timely manner.
Develop and implement nursing care plans, ensuring treatment plans address assessed needs and an initial plan is completed upon admission.
Supervise and coordinate client care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift.
Obtain provider orders accurately, document them, and transcribe and review orders for completeness and compliance with policies and procedures.
Administer medications accurately using at least two client identifiers; assess and document the effects of PRN medications.
Maintain accountability for the administration, recording, control, and security of medications, including narcotics.
Notify providers of significant changes in client status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, pertinent laboratory results, and medication responses.
Complete admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
Consult regularly with the treatment team and participate in unit activities, including therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, and unit meetings.
Educate clients, families, and coworkers about medication use and maintenance, common side effects, client rights, and other topics needed for optimal care.
Monitor client acuity, census, and staffing needs, and escalate coverage needs to a supervisor or Charge RN.
Complete thorough and accurate client documentation each shift, complete daily assignment sheets, and carry out assigned tasks.
Provide thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.
Maintain client safety at all times.